Economics
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US eases sanctions on sale of Iranian oil in transit, as Iran conflict upends global energy markets
The US Treasury Department on March 20, 2026 issued a 30-day sanctions waiver permitting the sale of approximately 140 million barrels of Iranian crude oil a...
India to begin carbon market trading in the country within four months, says Union Power Minister
Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar announced at the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 in New Delhi that India will begin formal trading in its domestic ca...
War in West Asia sparks a battle in Surat—of survival, staying afloat & averting another crisis
Escalating conflict in West Asia has triggered cascading disruptions for Surat's twin industrial pillars — the diamond cutting and polishing sector and the m...
International Day of Forests 2026 | Theme, significance and economic importance of forest ecosystems
The United Nations designated March 21 as International Day of Forests, with the 2026 theme selected as "Forests and Economies" by the UN Forum on Forests (U...
Govt hikes commercial LPG allocation to 50 pc as domestic output improves
The Government of India approved an additional 20% allocation of commercial LPG to states and Union Territories, taking total allocation to 50% — signalling ...
Middle East war likely to trigger global inflation shock; India relatively insulated: SBI Research
SBI Research released a report warning that the ongoing Middle East conflict could trigger a fresh wave of global inflation if disruptions to supply chains a...
India's air corridor shrinks as conflict in W Asia expands
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) issued an advisory urging Indian airlines to avoid 11 airspaces in West Asia amid escalating conflict involv...
FPI outflow nears record at '93.7k cr
Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have pulled out close to ₹93,700 crore (~$10.8 billion) from Indian markets in the financial year 2025-26, nearing a recor...
US has allowed 30-day sale of Iran oil at sea to curb prices. Can India benefit?
The US Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued a 30-day General License (GL) authorizing transactions necessary for the sale, de...
Desperate measures: Why Trump suspended sanctions on Iranian oil at sea
The Trump administration issued a 30-day general licence waiving sanctions on Iranian crude oil already in transit at sea — approximately 140 million barrels...
World Bank report suggests “New Water-Food Nexus Framework” for smarter hydrological use to feed 10 billion people
A new World Bank report released in March 2026 proposes a "New Water-Food Nexus Framework" to avert a global food-water crisis as the world population approa...
Beyond imports and subsidies: Reckoning with fertilisers, driven by domestic innovation
A policy analysis argues that India's fertiliser strategy — currently dominated by heavy imports and large subsidies — needs a structural shift toward domest...
Exploring oil palm’s untapped carbon sequestration potential
A growing body of research and policy discussion is examining oil palm's potential as a carbon-sequestering crop, challenging the conventional narrative that...
Iran ready to let Japanese vessels transit Strait of Hormuz, say reports
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that Tehran is prepared to allow Japan-related vessels to transit the Strait of Hormuz, with bilateral disc...
Iran-Israel war LIVE: Refiners in India, elsewhere in Asia, look to buy Iranian oil after U.S. waives sanctions
Indian refiners — including state-owned IOCL, BPCL, and HPCL — are actively seeking non-Middle East crude supply as the Iran-Israel-US war enters its third w...
If you still need to fly amid global travel chaos, here’s what to know
Ongoing missile and drone strikes across West Asia have led to the closure of major regional airspace, severely disrupting global aviation routes in early 20...
Himachal CM Sukhu presents ₹54,928-crore budget for 2026-27
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu presented the state budget for 2026-27 with a total outlay of ₹54,928 crore, marking a significant inc...
Maharashtra will be at the forefront of India’s orange economy: CM Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated "Gen O – Pixels & Play," a four-day gaming and digital content festival at MMRDA Grounds, BKC, Mumba...
Kerala CM blames successive Congress, BJP governments at Centre for India’s cooking gas crisis
Kerala's Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan publicly blamed consecutive Congress and BJP-led central governments for India's ongoing cooking gas (LPG) crisis, t...
CM Revanth to release first instalment of Rythu Bharosa on March 22, inaugurate oil palm factory in Siddipet
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy announced the release of the first instalment of Rythu Bharosa farm income support on March 22, amounting to ₹3,590 cr...